pea and pasta salad

9 Pinches
The Villages, FL
Updated on Jun 20, 2016

I made this for company and they loved. My girlfriend asked for the recipe and has used it for guests, also.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method Blend
yield 8 people - 1 1/4 cups serving.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen peas; cooked, drained and cooled
  • 8 ounces mini farfalle pasta; cooked,rinsed with cold water and drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped orange bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 3 cups chop cooked chicken (optional)
  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon country-style dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher sal
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

How To Make pea and pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Make the Salad. Toss together peas, pasta, bell peppers, parsley, basil, dill, mint and if desired chicken.
  • Step 2
    Make the Dressing. Whisk together white wine vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in olive oil until incorporated. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss.
  • Step 3
    Note: I used dry herbs - 2 teaspoons each. It makes a lot. I only used half the seasoning in salad.

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Category: Pasta Salads
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Blend
Culture: Southern

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